Multiple Choice Questions
Advanced - Mock Test
Practice Questions with Answers
Total 97 questions available
Q. 1
True or False: Names of streets and highways are always proper nouns.
A
FalseB
TrueClick an option to check your answer
Q. 2
What does a material noun describe?
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The location of an object.B
The shape of an object.C
The color of an object.D
The substance or material of an object.Click an option to check your answer
Q. 3
Which word is a material noun?
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LaughedB
MetalC
FlowerD
CarClick an option to check your answer
Q. 4
What do material nouns help us understand about an object?
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Its shape.B
What it's made of.C
Its location.D
Its purpose.Click an option to check your answer
Q. 5
What is a proper noun?
A
A specific name for a person, place, or thing.B
A name for common objects.C
A general name for a person, place, or thing.D
A name for emotions and feelings.Click an option to check your answer
Q. 6
Which type of noun represents a specific name for an individual person, place, or thing?
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Abstract nounB
Proper nounC
Collective nounD
Common nounClick an option to check your answer
Q. 7
Uncountable nouns can always be made countable by adding the indefinite article "a" or "an."
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FalseB
TrueClick an option to check your answer
Q. 8
What is a material noun?
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A noun that names a place.B
A noun that names a substance or material.C
A noun that names a person.D
A noun that names an action.Click an option to check your answer
Q. 9
Which common mistake should you avoid when using adjectives with common nouns?
A
Using adjectives to provide more details.B
Using adjectives to specify unique instances.C
Using adjectives for proper nouns.D
Not using adjectives at all.Click an option to check your answer
Q. 10
"Information" is an example of an uncountable noun representing a concept or data.
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TrueB
FalseClick an option to check your answer
Q. 11
Material nouns are essential for adding ________ to our descriptions.
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AbstractnessB
AmbiguityC
ClarityD
ComplexityClick an option to check your answer
Q. 12
Which of the following is NOT a common noun?
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CityB
HappinessC
Eiffel TowerD
BookClick an option to check your answer
Q. 13
"Friendship" is an abstract noun.
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TrueB
FalseClick an option to check your answer
Q. 14
What is a collective noun typically used for a group of books piled together?
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HerdB
TroopC
SchoolD
StackClick an option to check your answer
Q. 15
What should you do when using proper nouns that include articles (e.g., "The United States")?
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Capitalize the article only if it's the first word of the proper noun.B
Always lowercase the article.C
Capitalize the article only if it's a definite article (e.g., "The").D
Always capitalize the article.Click an option to check your answer
Q. 16
Which of the following is an example of a collective noun used for a group of chickens?
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PodB
FlockC
TroopD
ParliamentClick an option to check your answer
Q. 17
What is a collective noun?
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A type of birdB
A type of vegetableC
A noun representing a group of people, animals, or thingsD
A type of musical instrumentClick an option to check your answer
Q. 18
Which of the following is NOT a material noun?
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RubberB
FriendshipC
PaperD
GoldClick an option to check your answer
Q. 19
True or False: Proper nouns should be used sparingly in writing.
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TrueB
FalseClick an option to check your answer
Q. 20
What is the material noun in the sentence: "The table is made of marble."?
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MadeB
TheC
TableD
MarbleClick an option to check your answer
Q. 21
What does a material noun help us understand?
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What something is made of.B
The name of an object.C
The color of an object.D
The size of an object.Click an option to check your answer
Q. 22
Which of the following is a material noun?
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GoldB
TeacherC
JumpedD
CityClick an option to check your answer
Q. 23
What does using "the" before a collective noun help avoid?
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Clarity in communicationB
A need for plural verbsC
Simplicity in languageD
AmbiguityClick an option to check your answer
Q. 24
Which of the following collective nouns is commonly used for a group of birds?
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ParliamentB
TroopC
GaggleD
PodClick an option to check your answer
Q. 25
"Chocolates" is an example of an uncountable noun.
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TrueB
FalseClick an option to check your answer
Q. 26
What is a collective noun used for a group of cows or cattle?
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PodB
HerdC
GaggleD
SchoolClick an option to check your answer
Q. 27
Which of the following is NOT an uncountable noun?
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InformationB
WaterC
ApplesD
FurnitureClick an option to check your answer
Q. 28
When is it appropriate to use a plural verb with a collective noun?
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When you want to make the sentence more complexB
When you want to emphasize the individual members within the groupC
When you want to confuse the readerD
When you want to emphasize the unity of the groupClick an option to check your answer
Q. 29
What's the role of an apostrophe in common nouns?
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To indicate gender.B
To create proper nouns.C
To make common nouns plural.D
To form possessive common nouns.Click an option to check your answer
Q. 30
What does the material noun "wood" describe?
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The location of an object.B
The substance or material used in construction.C
The color of an object.Click an option to check your answer
Q. 31
What is the primary function of a collective noun in a sentence?
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To add complexityB
To represent a group of things as a single unitC
To create confusionD
To indicate possessionClick an option to check your answer
Q. 32
"I bought two furnitures for my living room" is a grammatically correct sentence.
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TrueB
FalseClick an option to check your answer
Q. 33
Common nouns are typically written in which way?
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Only when they appear in titlesB
All lowercase lettersC
All uppercase lettersD
The first letter capitalizedClick an option to check your answer
Q. 34
"Joy" is an abstract noun.
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TrueB
FalseClick an option to check your answer
Q. 35
In the sentence, "The family is going on a picnic," what does the collective noun "family" refer to?
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A family of animalsB
A group of peopleC
A family of inanimate objectsD
A single personClick an option to check your answer
Q. 36
Which collective noun is typically associated with a group of dolphins swimming together in the ocean?
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TeamB
FlockC
PrideD
SchoolClick an option to check your answer
Q. 37
"Car" is an abstract noun.
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TrueB
FalseClick an option to check your answer
Q. 38
Which of the following is an example of a collective noun used for a group of bees?
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HerdB
SwarmC
PodD
TroopClick an option to check your answer
Q. 39
What does the use of "the" before a collective noun often indicate?
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Singular formB
A specific or identifiable groupC
That it's a proper nounD
Plural formClick an option to check your answer
Q. 40
"Honesty" is a material noun.
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FalseB
TrueClick an option to check your answer
Q. 41
Which collective noun represents a group of students in the same grade at a school?
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ClassB
TroopC
ChoirD
FlockClick an option to check your answer
Q. 42
Which sentence correctly follows the rule of using "the" with a collective noun?
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The team are playing well.B
A team is playing well.C
Team is playing well.D
The team is playing well.Click an option to check your answer
Q. 43
Uncountable nouns are also known as mass nouns.
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TrueB
FalseClick an option to check your answer
Q. 44
What is a collective noun used for a group of lions in captivity, such as in a zoo?
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ColonyB
PrideC
TeamD
FlockClick an option to check your answer
Q. 45
What is the primary function of a noun in a sentence?
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To indicate time.B
To describe an action.C
To name a person, place, thing, or idea.D
To provide the verb.Click an option to check your answer
Q. 46
"Sand" can be an uncountable noun when referring to a beach but becomes countable when discussing different types of sand.
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TrueB
FalseClick an option to check your answer
Q. 47
What is a collective noun typically used for a group of lions in the wild?
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CommitteeB
ColonyC
ParliamentD
PrideClick an option to check your answer
Q. 48
"Cars" is an example of an uncountable noun.
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FalseB
TrueClick an option to check your answer
Q. 49
True or False: It is acceptable to create new proper nouns by capitalizing any word you choose.
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TrueB
FalseClick an option to check your answer
Q. 50
"Running" is an abstract noun.
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TrueB
FalseClick an option to check your answer
Q. 51
Which of the following is not a collective noun?
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FlockB
TeamC
FamilyD
FishClick an option to check your answer
Q. 52
"Teacher" is an example of a material noun.
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TrueB
FalseClick an option to check your answer
Q. 53
Material nouns are names of people, places, or things.
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FalseB
TrueClick an option to check your answer
Q. 54
What is a collective noun typically used for a group of airplanes in flight?
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TroopB
TeamC
GaggleD
FormationClick an option to check your answer
Q. 55
What is a noun?
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A word that describes an action or occurrence.B
A word that names a person, place, thing, or idea.C
A word that connects words and phrases in a sentence.D
A word that represents an idea, quality, or concept.Click an option to check your answer
Q. 56
"Knowledge" is an uncountable noun representing the state of knowing something.
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FalseB
TrueClick an option to check your answer
Q. 57
Which is a "don't" regarding the use of articles with common nouns?
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Use articles only with proper nouns.B
Always use articles with common nouns.C
Use articles to specify the level of specificity.D
Avoid using articles in all cases.Click an option to check your answer
Q. 58
"Happiness" is an example of an uncountable noun representing an abstract concept.
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TrueB
FalseClick an option to check your answer
Q. 59
Which sentence correctly uses a material noun example?
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The mountains are made of adventure.B
The birds are made of flying.C
The flowers are made of beauty.D
The ocean is made of water.Click an option to check your answer
Q. 60
In the sentence, "The cat chased the mouse," which words are nouns?
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Chased and catB
The and chasedC
Cat and mouseD
The and mouseClick an option to check your answer
Q. 61
In which of the following sentences is a common noun used with an article to indicate a specific instance?
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He watched a movie.B
They visited the Eiffel Tower.C
I found a book.D
She spotted an elephant.Click an option to check your answer
Q. 62
What is a common noun?
A
A noun that refers to general, non-specific entities or categories.B
A specific person's name.C
A formal name for a place.D
A type of proper noun.Click an option to check your answer
Q. 63
Which of the following is a common mistake in capitalizing proper nouns?
A
Capitalizing common nouns.B
Capitalizing pronouns.C
Capitalizing verbs.D
Capitalizing the first letter of every word in a title.Click an option to check your answer
Q. 64
Which of the following sentences demonstrates the correct use of a common noun with an article?
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He built the cars.B
They saw the mountains.C
I bought the roses.D
She wore the coat.Click an option to check your answer
Q. 65
Which of the following sentences correctly uses a collective noun in its singular form?
A
The family were having a picnic.B
The families was having a picnic.C
The families were having a picnic.D
The family was having a picnic.Click an option to check your answer
Q. 66
Which of the following is a best practice when using abbreviations in proper nouns?
A
Capitalize all letters in an abbreviation.B
Never use abbreviations in proper nouns.C
Always use abbreviations to save space in writing.D
Avoid using abbreviations unless they are widely accepted and understood.Click an option to check your answer
Q. 67
How are collective nouns different from regular nouns?
A
Collective nouns can only be used for people.B
Collective nouns are always singular.C
Collective nouns are always plural.D
Collective nouns refer to a group as a single entity.Click an option to check your answer
Q. 68
Which of the following is an example of a collective noun used for a group of animals?
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FleetB
ClassC
HerdD
CommitteeClick an option to check your answer
Q. 69
Material nouns help us understand what something is made of.
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FalseB
TrueClick an option to check your answer
Q. 70
Which of the following is NOT a noun?
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RunningB
KindnessC
ChairD
RiverClick an option to check your answer
Q. 71
Which of the following is an example of a collective noun used for a group of sheep?
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ColonyB
FlockC
TeamD
ParliamentClick an option to check your answer
Q. 72
Uncountable nouns can be made countable by adding the indefinite article "a" or "an."
A
FalseB
TrueClick an option to check your answer
Q. 73
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of uncountable nouns?
A
They represent mass, substance, or concepts.B
They can be counted individually.C
They are usually singular.D
They do not take the indefinite article "a" or "an."Click an option to check your answer
Q. 74
Which of the following words is a common noun?
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MaryB
RiverC
AmazonD
Statue of LibertyClick an option to check your answer
Q. 75
When referring to family relationships in proper nouns (e.g., "Uncle Joe"), what should you do?
A
Capitalize both words if it's a formal title.B
Always capitalize both words.C
Always capitalize the first word and lowercase the second word.D
Capitalize the second word when using a specific family member's name.Click an option to check your answer
Q. 76
Which of the following is a type of noun that represents a quality, condition, or idea rather than a physical entity?
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Common nounB
Proper nounC
Collective nounD
Abstract nounClick an option to check your answer
Q. 77
Material nouns describe the shape of objects.
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FalseB
TrueClick an option to check your answer
Q. 78
Material nouns are used to describe the ______________ of objects.
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ColorB
ShapeC
CompositionD
SizeClick an option to check your answer
Q. 79
Which of the following is a common mistake to avoid with common nouns?
A
Using articles like "a" and "the."B
Using common nouns for scientific terminology.C
Using adjectives to modify common nouns.D
Misusing apostrophes to form plural common nouns.Click an option to check your answer
Q. 80
Which rule emphasizes using collective nouns with plural verbs?
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To emphasize the group as a single unit.B
To add complexity to sentences.C
To indicate a specific group.D
To make the sentence shorter.Click an option to check your answer
Q. 81
"Gold" is an example of a material noun.
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FalseB
TrueClick an option to check your answer
Q. 82
Which of the following is an example of a collective noun used for a group of flowers?
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SchoolB
FieldC
PodD
TroopClick an option to check your answer
Q. 83
What is an example of a collective noun used for a group of people?
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SchoolB
FlockC
TeamD
PodClick an option to check your answer
Q. 84
What do common nouns help you do in language and communication?
A
Create technical terms.B
Refer to general categories or concepts.C
Specify unique individuals.D
Describe abstract concepts.Click an option to check your answer
Q. 85
What is a collective noun typically used for a group of trees in a forest?
A
HerdB
GroveC
TeamD
SchoolClick an option to check your answer
Q. 86
Which collective noun is used for a group of cattle, particularly when they are grazing together?
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SwarmB
FlockC
ParliamentD
HerdClick an option to check your answer
Q. 87
Which is not a material noun?
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GlassB
HonestyC
PlasticD
WoodClick an option to check your answer
Q. 88
In the sentence, "The jury delivers a verdict," how is the collective noun "jury" treated?
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SingularB
PluralC
Both singular and pluralD
IndeterminateClick an option to check your answer
Q. 89
Which of the following is an example of a collective noun?
A
HerdB
DogC
ChairD
CarClick an option to check your answer
Q. 90
Which of the following should NOT be capitalized as a proper noun?
A
The names of specific mountains, like "Mount Fuji."B
Days of the week, like "Tuesday."C
Nationalities, like "French."D
The name of a planet, like "Mars."Click an option to check your answer
Q. 91
What is the material noun in the sentence: "The chair is made of plastic."?
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ChairB
PlasticC
MadeD
TheClick an option to check your answer
Q. 92
What is a collective noun commonly used for a group of fish?
A
FlockB
SchoolC
HerdD
TroopClick an option to check your answer
Q. 93
What is a collective noun typically used for a group of ants in an underground nest?
A
ColonyB
TeamC
GaggleD
ParliamentClick an option to check your answer
Q. 94
Common nouns can be used to refer to:
A
General categories or concepts.B
Irregular plurals.C
Specific individuals only.D
Proper nouns.Click an option to check your answer
Q. 95
Material nouns are used to describe the composition or substance of objects.
A
FalseB
TrueClick an option to check your answer
Q. 96
"Love" is an abstract noun.
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TrueB
FalseClick an option to check your answer
Q. 97
What type of noun represents a general name for people, places, things, or ideas?
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Collective nounB
Proper nounC
Common nounD
Abstract nounClick an option to check your answer
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